can i tow this ?
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Originally Posted by jtjk
i currently use one of the motocycle hitch carriers but it sags allot and as far as i understand the hitch is only weighted for 10% of the towing capacity of the vehical. this means that i am exceeding the limit with a heavy carrier and a 185 pound bike. i feel that im pushing my luck with the weight and dont want to damage anthing
i am also looking at one of these h ttp://www.harborfreight.com/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html
i am also looking at one of these h ttp://www.harborfreight.com/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html
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From: Newbury Park, CA
Here is a M/C rack that I have used for three yesrs!
Look at joe hauler carriers, They work great, you don't have to pay registration and you can drive at higher speeds (trailers restricted speed limit & in Ca they must be in Rt. 2 lanes)
Make sure your receiver can handle the heavy tongue weight also when I replaced my springs and shocks on my Rubicon, I made sure my suspension would handle this weight too.
Unlimited (4-doors) can handle more weight duie to the longer wheel base.
Make sure your receiver can handle the heavy tongue weight also when I replaced my springs and shocks on my Rubicon, I made sure my suspension would handle this weight too.
Unlimited (4-doors) can handle more weight duie to the longer wheel base.
Last edited by beadbus; Apr 8, 2011 at 06:06 PM.
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From: Lebanon, OR
Be careful towing at highway speeds with 12" tires. They are going to be spinning way faster and will wear out themselves and the wheel bearings faster.
That being said, I got about 10 years of abuse out of mine, including many trips out into the Oregon Dunes.
That being said, I got about 10 years of abuse out of mine, including many trips out into the Oregon Dunes.